Nights for Monday 26 August 2024

8:15 Pacific Waves

A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world. Hosted by Susana Suisuiki.

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8:30 Nights Jukebox

Emile Donovan plays your requests - as long as you've got a compelling reason, or a good story to go with it.

Send in your requests to nights@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

8:55 The Reading: Duet

We continue the story of teenage musicians Kallum and Page - and their  growing relationship, set against the background of the youth orchestra and the players striving for the perfect performance.

Kip Chapman reads episode nine.

9:05 Nights Quiz

Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Emile Donovan as he dons his quizmaster hat.

If you get an answer right, you move on to the next question. If you get it wrong, your time in the chair is up, and the next caller will be put through. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the run goes in the draw for a weekly prize.

The quiz is themed - find out more about tonight's theme on Nights' Facebook page.

9:15 Whakataukī of the Week with Haupai Puha

Every Monday, to set the tone for the week ahead, Nights invites a guest to share a whakataukī - a Māori proverb - that's meaningful to them.

Haupai Puha is a darts superstar. Ranked number one in the country, he's the first New Zealander to qualify for the world professional darts circuit, being ranked in the top 128 players globally.

Fresh off a nail-biting performance at the Hamilton Masters, he joins Emile Donovan.

"Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu"

"Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations"

9:30 What machines can learn from the dung beetle

In 2013, researchers in Sweden made a shocking discovery: the humble dung beetle was using the Milky Way as a navigational guide to roll its signature balls of dung.

And now engineers in Australia have developed groundbreaking AI sensors inspired by the insects' abilities which could allow drones and robots to navigate in low-light.

The study is just the latest in biomimicry research.

Study lead Professor Javaan Chahl from the University of South Australia joins Emile Donovan.

10:17 Billionare CEO of Telegram app to appear before court

The billionaire owner of encrypted messaging service Telegram Pavel Durov has been arrested in France amid an investigation into illegal activity on the platform.

While Telegram supporters label Durov a 'free-speech hero', the service's laissez-faire approach to moderating content, has seen researchers raise concern about the spread misinformation, extremism and illicit activity, like drug sales and child pornography

Dr Olivier Jutel from the University of Otago's Media, Film and Communication department joins Emile Donovan to explain.

10:30 Sports with Bryan Waddle

Nights' sports correspondent Bryan Waddle joins Emile Donovan to discuss Lydia Ko's shining month, the All Blacks' coaching strife, new rules for rugby's National Provincial Championship, and the America's Cup.

10:45 BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross

BBC World's Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to look at the events making headlines internationally, including the WHO's declaration of a global emergency over the spread of a new strain of mpox, debate over whether a new drug that slows the effects of early stage Alzheimer's should be provided by the UK's NHS, the latest polling from the US elections, and the Paralympic Games are set to kick off this week.

11:07 Nashville Babylon

Every week on Nashville Babylon Mark Rogers presents the very best in country, soul and rock 'n' roll.